Must Read Blogs and Op-ed’s — September 23, 2009
The week begins exactly where last week came to an end — the financial crisis. Barack Obama is set to take the stage on Tuesday evening giving a Press Conference regarding the current financial meltdown that will air in primetime. Jonathon Capehart, in a curiously on the point op-ed states, ”Obama must teach the [...]
Geithner Confirmed
WASHINGTON – New York Federal Reserve Bank President Timothy Geithner won confirmation Monday as President Barack Obama’s treasury secretary despite personal tax lapses that turned more than a third of the Senate against him. Obama immediately put him to work fixing an economy in “dangerous jeopardy.” “We can’t waste a day,” Obama said, standing beside Geithner [...]
Treasury Secretary Scandal Hits Obama Administration
WASHINGTON – A Capitol Hill grilling is likely for Timothy Geithner,President-elect Barack Obama‘s pick to head the Treasury Department, after public revelations he failed to pay $34,000 in taxes several years ago. Senate Democrats are pressing to schedule a quick confirmation hearing for Geithner on Friday, hoping to tee up swift approval of his nomination on Inauguration [...]